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That animated version of Akira could have been better. I have 33 of the graphic novels that I bought back in the late 1980s. They differ from the animation in a number of places. I guess it's to be expected.

I didn't really think Akira was all that superb. I mean it wasn't terrible, but not as great as some people make it out to be. I guess I am in the minority on this though, maybe it was just over hyped before I watched it.

Nic Mall wrote: m@tt wrote: Cameron would have been in his element filming something like Akira as opposed to the cliched romance of Titanic. The only part of that movie that works is when it becomes a disaster movie. ******* How do you know that for sure? Has he told you? Hmmm hmmmmmm?

Yes Nic we had tea and scones in his mini sub by the Titanic and thats when he told me.

m@tt wrote: Cameron would have been in his element filming something like Akira as opposed to the cliched romance of Titanic. The only part of that movie that works is when it becomes a disaster movie. ******* How do you know that for sure? Has he told you? Hmmm hmmmmmm?

Cheddar J. Cheese wrote: scottmck wrote: I remember reading that James Cameron looked at making a live action version of Akira before he did Titanic but abandoned it when the esimated budget came in at $300million

I love that. I mean, look at 11 years ago, when Ridley Scott was going to have a go at "I am Legend" with Arnie. They pulled the plug because it would end up costing $100-$150 Million.

Irony much?

They could probably do Akira for the same budget as I Am Legend but Camerons excesses would mean a hugely inflated budget.